GENERAL NEWS

Touchscreen Marine Gauge Breakthrough LXNAV, specialists in aviation instrumentation, have introduced the E360 marine gauge, a 4-inch round touchscreen display designed to modernise dashboards with NMEA2000 connectivity and intuitive functionality. Simple and Familiar User Interface The E360 features a sunlight-readable Read More...

LA Marine Supports Future Yacht Designers LA Marine has announced its sponsorship of the 2025 Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition, held during the Southampton Boat Show. The event offers Masters students and 2nd- or 3rd-year undergraduates from any design discipline Read More...

Installation of New HVO Tank Williams Jet Tenders has installed a 6,000-litre Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) tank at its Oxfordshire headquarters, marking a further step in its sustainability programme. The move, announced on World Earth Day, supports the company's commitment Read More...

Introduction of Redesigned Gran Turismo Range Beneteau has announced the upcoming launch of a redesigned Gran Turismo range of express cruisers, with three new models — the Gran Turismo 35, 40, and 50 — set to debut within six months. Read More...

Two-day eco action initiative "The Sea Knows, The Island Never Forgets" takes place on Lošinj A total of 3,260 kg of waste was removed from the seabed around Lošinj during the two-day eco initiative “The Sea Knows, the Island Never Forgets”, Read More...

Hull Optimisation for Electric Propulsion STERK Yachts has finalised internal hull modifications to accommodate Vision Marine Technologies' EMotion™ 180E electric propulsion system. The development is a key milestone under the companies’ exclusive supply agreement and paves the way for fully-electric, Read More...

Four Models for Sacs Tecnorib at Palma International Boat Show Sacs Tecnorib will attend the Palma International Boat Show from 30 April to 3 May 2025, showcasing four models at Stand M-34, Zone 1. Held in Palma de Mallorca, the Read More...

New Additions to the RAW Lighting Series Exposure Marine has expanded its RAW lighting range with three new products, each designed to improve visibility and safety during night voyaging. The latest models — the RAW Plus, HT RAW, and RAW Read More...

Cruising Association Supports Stricter Audits for HVO The Cruising Association (CA), among others, has expressed strong support for tougher sustainability auditing of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO biofuel) following reports of potential fraud in its feedstock supply chain. A BBC investigation Read More...

  Icom has released the new IC-M25 EVO, a compact and buoyant marine handheld VHF radio aimed at recreational boaters and watersports users. VHF features The IC-M25 EVO features a textured grip and large buttons for ease of use in Read More...

  Sir David Attenborough is to present a feature film on the critical role of oceans in the earth’s survival. Arksen and marine charity "10% for the Ocean" have announced their co-production of Ocean, a new feature film presented by Read More...

Show time! Just one week to go for the Trailer Boat & Watercraft Show The Trailer Boat & Watercraft Show opens next week, offering a low-cost platform for boating and watersports enthusiasts and industry exhibitors. Designed to attract a wide Read More...

Williams Marine Group, parent company of Williams Jet Tenders, has announced the launch of a new standalone brand. Operating under Evene Limited, Evene Tenders will focus exclusively on the superyacht sector and function independently from Williams Jet Tenders. Evene Tenders Read More...

Aqua superPower and consortium partners have completed The Electric Seaway (TES), This marine charging infrastructure project along the UK’s south coast is funded with £3.2 million from the Department for Transport’s UK SHORE programme and delivered by Innovate UK, the Read More...

boatpoint, the UK’s largest boat brokerage network, has opened a new sales centre at Penarth Marina The new brokerage sales centre marks the ninth location nationwide and second in Wales for boatpoint. The expansion enhances boatpoint’s service reach across the Read More...

Saxdor Yachts’ 400 GTC has won the ‘Motoryacht 10–13m’ category at the Yacht Style Awards 2025 Saxdor award winners enjoyed the ceremony, held ahead of the Singapore Yachting Festival, which recognises innovation and excellence in the international yachting industry with Read More...

To mark Earth Day on 22 April 2025, Secret Atlas is offering three small-scale Arctic Expedition Micro Cruises The micro cruises align with this year’s theme, Our Power, Our Planet. The micro Arctic expedition cruises aim to promote awareness of Read More...

The ultimate event for serious buyers and powerboat enthusiasts This exclusive boat show is held at Premier’s Swanwick Marina on the River Hamble in Hampshire, the British Motor Yacht Show (15th–18th May 2025) offers an intimate, world-class experience. Here’s what Read More...

Bluegame ups it game! Bluegame will return to the Palma International Boat Show from 30 April to 3 May 2025 with three Bluegame models on display: the BG54, BG74 and BGX73. The show marks the opening of the Mediterranean yachting Read More...

Visit the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2025 for the chance to win Raymarine electronics worth over £10,000* South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show are excited to offer some fabulous competition prizes, courtesy of the show's main Read More...

Securing the future of Imray’s long-established nautical charts and publications. Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson Ltd (Imray) and Austrian cartographic firm freytag & berndt (FB) have announced plans to form a joint venture to continue producing Imray charts. The new Read More...

Exciting times for Island RIBs Island RIBs has announced the launch of its new Island 6.8m model, which will debut at Cowes Yacht Haven on 16 April at 12:00. The event will include on-water demonstrations and the opportunity to meet Read More...

A new Pearl at Palma! Pearl Yachts will officially unveil its latest model, the Pearl 63, at the Palma International Boat Show from 30 April to 3 May. The new 63ft flybridge yacht is positioned as the successor to the Read More...

The Great Days of Sail to Return...? Wind propulsion is gaining traction in the shipping industry, with BAR Technologies reporting a surge in interest for its WindWings ® rigid sail technology. Speaking at Singapore Maritime Week’s ‘Accelerating Digitalization and Decarbonization Read More...